How can this be? Who doesn't like micro transactions, pre-order exclusives, and poorly ported controls? Though, honestly, a game has to be DAMN good for me to consider buying something with EA's stink on it...

Honest Bender:How can this be? Who doesn't like micro transactions, pre-order exclusives, and poorly ported controls? Though, honestly, a game has to be DAMN good for me to consider buying something with EA's stink on it...

Honest Bender:How can this be? Who doesn't like micro transactions, pre-order exclusives, and poorly ported controls? Though, honestly, a game has to be DAMN good for me to consider buying something with EA's stink on it...

Isn't Borderlands an EA title? Sure, it's got that stuff you mentioned (though not micro-transactions, but a subscription), but it's a solid title even without the BS.

// also, once you realize that DS1 is horror/FPS and not "Call of Duty: Spacefreighter", it's an AWESOME game (for some reason, I couldn't get through 2, though)// video games never made me jump// I used to call it "Alien: The Video Game" because that's what it farking IS

Dr Dreidel:Honest Bender: How can this be? Who doesn't like micro transactions, pre-order exclusives, and poorly ported controls? Though, honestly, a game has to be DAMN good for me to consider buying something with EA's stink on it...

Isn't Borderlands an EA title? Sure, it's got that stuff you mentioned (though not micro-transactions, but a subscription), but it's a solid title even without the BS.

// also, once you realize that DS1 is horror/FPS and not "Call of Duty: Spacefreighter", it's an AWESOME game (for some reason, I couldn't get through 2, though)// video games never made me jump// I used to call it "Alien: The Video Game" because that's what it farking IS

//That said, that they weren't gonna outright cancel it should have been obvious well before the correction was issued. If they didn't have big names to tag onto shiatty games to wring dying-franchise revenue from, EA's entire business model would fail. They're basically doing with video game studios what Bain Capital did with everything else.

Snotnose:There's a Dead Space 3? 1 and 2 were pretty good, never heard of 3.

that's because it just came out a week ago. apparently, a game can only make money in its first two weeks, after that nobody buys the game. AT ALL. and therefore a game can be determined a failure based solely on those only two weeks of sales

that's because it just came out a week ago. apparently, a game can only make money in its first two weeks, after that nobody buys the game. AT ALL. and therefore a game can be determined a failure based solely on those only two weeks of sales

that's because it just came out a week ago. apparently, a game can only make money in its first two weeks, after that nobody buys the game. AT ALL. and therefore a game can be determined a failure based solely on those only two weeks of sales

Well, games have been cribbing off the movie industry for everything else over the last decade, don't know why they wouldn't adopt the stupid sales metrics, too.

DS1 was a masterpiece. And there was a huge amount of buzz about DS2 because people were excited about it. EA took the horror out of DS3, made it a coop game (further killing any horror element), and didn't sell it via Steam. There was literally no one talking about it. So who cares if there's no DS4?

enik:DS1 was a masterpiece. And there was a huge amount of buzz about DS2 because people were excited about it. EA took the horror out of DS3, made it a coop game (further killing any horror element), and didn't sell it via Steam. There was literally no one talking about it. So who cares if there's no DS4?

BafflerMeal:enik: DS1 was a masterpiece. And there was a huge amount of buzz about DS2 because people were excited about it. EA took the horror out of DS3, made it a coop game (further killing any horror element), and didn't sell it via Steam. There was literally no one talking about it. So who cares if there's no DS4?

I bought DS1 and DS2 on steam.

DS3 isn't on Steam. EA has abandoned Steam for their own platform, and all their newer games are exclusive to Origin. Same thing happened to Mass Effect.

I don't think it's a popular opinion, but I liked talking Isaac from DS2 more than the silent suit from 1. The set pieces were fantastic in both. I really liked the first 2. However, I'm having a hard time caring that 3 even exists. When I saw Mr Tagalong in the trailer I was instantly done. Why does EA suck so bad? Has gutting something good to appeal to a wider audience ever really worked for them?

hawcian:BafflerMeal: enik: DS1 was a masterpiece. And there was a huge amount of buzz about DS2 because people were excited about it. EA took the horror out of DS3, made it a coop game (further killing any horror element), and didn't sell it via Steam. There was literally no one talking about it. So who cares if there's no DS4?

I bought DS1 and DS2 on steam.

DS3 isn't on Steam. EA has abandoned Steam for their own platform, and all their newer games are exclusive to Origin. Same thing happened to Mass Effect.

Sure, it's got that stuff you mentioned (though not micro-transactions, but a subscription)

Not really. That "subscription" is a "season pass" (for Borderlands 2) which got/gets you the big-name DLC (mission/map packs) at a set, discounted price (minor DLC (costumes) is not included). A bunch of other games are going a similar route.

I never played the first one but 2 was pretty impressive. Not the actual creature design (that was kinda boring) but the tense atmosphere kept me on the edge of my seat and the set pieces were brilliant.

that's because it just came out a week ago. apparently, a game can only make money in its first two weeks, after that nobody buys the game. AT ALL. and therefore a game can be determined a failure based solely on those only two weeks of sales

Just a guess, but I'd think they'd want to know whether or not they're going to do a sequel before they reassign the dev teams to other projects. If they decide they want a sequel after 6 months, there may be delays in reassembling the developers because they're committed to other projects for the year.

How do you people find DS 1 and 2 fun? I played DS3 and the fact they made all ammo generic is one of the best parts. Now I run around with the ripper with absolute impunity, never worrying about ammo, and always being fully stocked on healing items.

DS1 and 2 are just an exercise in bullshiat resource management. How is a game supposed to be scary when I'm spending most of my time looking at lame ass inventory screens rather than butting boot to deformed ass?

Strategeryz0r:How do you people find DS 1 and 2 fun? I played DS3 and the fact they made all ammo generic is one of the best parts. Now I run around with the ripper with absolute impunity, never worrying about ammo, and always being fully stocked on healing items.

DS1 and 2 are just an exercise in bullshiat resource management. How is a game supposed to be scary when I'm spending most of my time looking at lame ass inventory screens rather than butting boot to deformed ass?

The problem is that big producers keep trying to chase prior successes by homogenizing their products rather than looking at what makes each of them unique. Ohh yes, lets forget the horror element and make a sci fi action shooter. That's sure to beunlike every halo clone, ever...All the worse that they follow up this mediocrity by nickle and dimeing their customers to death.

Stop trying to milk the system and just focus on making good products.

friday13:A Leaf in Fall: I, for one, like EA's model of "if it doesn't sell a billion copies, it ain't worth publishing."

Niche games are just not worth playing. And don't even get me started on indie crap. I am a goddamned moron who wouldn't know quality if it came and bit my dick off. I will now proceed to scream at people while I get owned at Call of Duty. FTFY

Arumat:A Leaf in Fall: I, for one, like EA's model of "if it doesn't sell a billion copies, it ain't worth publishing."

Niche games are just not worth playing. And don't even get me started on indie crap.

9/10 I would've given you a 7 but you already got a bite.

Uhh, guys? I think that was just blatant sarcasm. Not everyone that makes a joke is a troll..

CPennypacker:Strategeryz0r: How do you people find DS 1 and 2 fun? I played DS3 and the fact they made all ammo generic is one of the best parts. Now I run around with the ripper with absolute impunity, never worrying about ammo, and always being fully stocked on healing items.

DS1 and 2 are just an exercise in bullshiat resource management. How is a game supposed to be scary when I'm spending most of my time looking at lame ass inventory screens rather than butting boot to deformed ass?

Strategeryz0r:How do you people find DS 1 and 2 fun? I played DS3 and the fact they made all ammo generic is one of the best parts. Now I run around with the ripper with absolute impunity, never worrying about ammo, and always being fully stocked on healing items.

DS1 and 2 are just an exercise in bullshiat resource management. How is a game supposed to be scary when I'm spending most of my time looking at lame ass inventory screens rather than butting boot to deformed ass?

Space marines aren't supposed to be ill-equipped pussies!

1) The main character is not a Space Marine. He's an engineer, and his weapons are improvised from mining tools.

FuryOfFirestorm:Strategeryz0r: How do you people find DS 1 and 2 fun? I played DS3 and the fact they made all ammo generic is one of the best parts. Now I run around with the ripper with absolute impunity, never worrying about ammo, and always being fully stocked on healing items.

DS1 and 2 are just an exercise in bullshiat resource management. How is a game supposed to be scary when I'm spending most of my time looking at lame ass inventory screens rather than butting boot to deformed ass?

Space marines aren't supposed to be ill-equipped pussies!

1) The main character is not a Space Marine. He's an engineer, and his weapons are improvised from mining tools.

2) If you ran out of ammo in DS 1 & 2, you're doing it wrong.

3) You get a 1.5/10. Your troll-fu is weak, young grasshopper.

Really? Because counting your reply that's 2 in less than 5 minutes. =P